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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.30 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.30 and 124.34 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.30 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.30 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.30 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 38,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.02/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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